KTM Supermoto 690 - Manual (Page 90)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Checking spoke tension (690 bSUPERMOTO)
Warning
Danger of accidents ಘUnstable riding behavior due to loose spokes.
ದ If you ride with loose spokes, the spokes can break. Have the spoke tension corrected in an authorized KTM workshop.
Info
A loose spoke can cause wheel imbalance, which leads to more loose spokes in a short time.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
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ದ To check spoke tension, tap each spoke with a screwdriver.
Specification
You should hear a high note.
Spoke nipple, front wheel M4,5 5 bNm (3.7blbfbft)
Spoke nipple, rear wheel M5 5 bNm (3.7blbfbft)
Info
If you hear different tone frequencies from different spokes, this is an indication
of different spoke tensions.